Sustainable Healthcare Research Report and Scorecard

1 of 16

Annual energy metering at all sites reported to a central team

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

2 of 16

Smart metering and usage monitoring at all sites

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

3 of 16

Sub-division metering within buildings

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

4 of 16

Energy display feedback to staff/teams

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

5 of 16

Building Energy Management systems used

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

6 of 16

Zonal HVAC management and optimisation

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

7 of 16

LEDs for all lighting where technically feasible

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

8 of 16

Occupancy and ambient lighting control automation

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

9 of 16

Schedule to replace fossil fuel appliances and plant

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

10 of 16

Electrification of catering equipment

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

11 of 16

Electrification of space and water heating

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

12 of 16

Water metering and usage reduction measures

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

13 of 16

Low temperature laundry and electrification of process

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

14 of 16

Green electricity tariff

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

15 of 16

Power purchase agreement (PPA) for renewable generation

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

16 of 16

Onsite renewable generation (eg solar, wind)

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

1 of 13

Supporting staff to undertake CPD training on sustainability

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

2 of 13

Support for clinicians to do low carbon care research and development placements

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

3 of 13

Process to review low carbon potential of clinical practices and priortise services to address

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

4 of 13

Engaging relevant professional bodies and consultants on changes to clinical practice

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

5 of 13

Targets and reporting for progress on sustainable clinical practice review

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

6 of 13

Rapid testing and diagnostics to reduce number of patient visits

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

7 of 13

Desflurane use phased out

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

8 of 13

Anaesthetists consulted to reduce use of general anaesthetics and joined GHASP

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

9 of 13

Green Theatre Checklist standards applied

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

10 of 13

N20 storage and distribution reviewed and leakage reduction acted upon (e.g. move to bottles)

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

11 of 13

Anaesthetic gas capture and recycling implemented

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

12 of 13

Entonox cracking systems used for N2O

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

13 of 13

Standard pressurised metered dose inhalers phased out for low/non HFC alternatives

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

1 of 10

Assessment of accessibility to facilities by walking, cycling, and public transport and a strategy to enable and encourage easier access by these modes

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

2 of 10

Fleet vehicles replaced with with EV/biofuel/H2 alternatives where possible

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

3 of 10

Freight logistics reviewed to reduce empty backload trips

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

4 of 10

Cycle to work scheme and secure sheltered bicycle storage provided

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

5 of 10

Changing, washing, drying facilities provided for cyclists

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

6 of 10

Policy to prohibit business flights where there is a suitable train alternative

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

7 of 10

Flexible work patterns to enable staff travel without a car

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

8 of 10

Subsidised public transport passes

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

9 of 10

Onsite EV charging for staff, patients, and visitors

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

10 of 10

Digitisation - Patient visits to facilities reduced by digital/online options

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

1 of 9

Sustainability critieria is part of procurement decision making and tendering

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

2 of 9

Procurement environmental performance standards aligned with sector best practice

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

3 of 9

Increasing supplier requirements to provide life cycle environmental performance data

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

4 of 9

Single use items audited and reusable alternatives identified

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

5 of 9

Reusable options prioritised in procurement where available

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

6 of 9

Reviewing to ensure better use of single use items and prioritising recycled material items

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

7 of 9

Align with NHS 20:20:60 waste segregation strategy for clinical waste sent to incineration, alternative treatment, and offensive

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

8 of 9

Strategy to reallocate or trade items about to expire to prevent waste

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

9 of 9

Plant-based meals the default or widely available option in staff, patient, and visitor catering

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

1 of 10

Publicly declared board/executive commitment to ambitious decarbonisation targets covering scopes 1, 2, and 3

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

2 of 10

Executive lead for sustainability

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

3 of 10

Carbon reporting and climate impact/risk disclosure

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

4 of 10

Measurable climate change performance goals set as formal KPIs in executive remuneration

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

5 of 10

Improving sustainability performance an acknowledged part of management roles

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

6 of 10

Online resources for staff on how to reduce enviromental impact at work

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

7 of 10

Staff undertaking sustainability training courses

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

8 of 10

Sustainability champions in place at all facilities

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

9 of 10

Forum for sustainability and opportunities to change practice

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

10 of 10

Regular engagement in collaboration across the sector to share ideas, data, and experience

Is this applicable?

Yes No

Part of a
strategy or plan

Yes No

In development, piloted,
or partially implemented

Yes No

Fully
implemented

Yes No

Additional Initiatives

Please complete as required if there are additional initiatives in your organisation you'd like to include

Sustainable Healthcare Research Report and Scorecard

The report and scorecard focus on near-term actions that organisations can take to reduce their scope 1 and 2 emissions.

Greener Buildings

Sustainable Clinical Practice

Greener Transport and Travel

Supply Chain Focus

Engagement and Advocacy

Self-assessment against initiatives

Annual energy metering at all sites reported to a central team

Smart metering and usage monitoring at all sites

Sub-division metering within buildings

Energy display feedback to staff/teams

Building Energy Management systems used

Zonal HVAC management and optimisation

LEDs for all lighting where technically feasible

Occupancy and ambient lighting control automation

Schedule to replace fossil fuel appliances and plant

Electrification of catering equipment

Electrification of space and water heating

Water metering and usage reduction measures

Low temperature laundry and electrification of process

Green electricity tariff

Power purchase agreement (PPA) for renewable generation

Onsite renewable generation (eg solar, wind)

Supporting staff to undertake CPD training on sustainability

Support for clinicians to do low carbon care research and development placements

Process to review low carbon potential of clinical practices and priortise services to address

Engaging relevant professional bodies and consultants on changes to clinical practice

Targets and reporting for progress on sustainable clinical practice review

Rapid testing and diagnostics to reduce number of patient visits

Desflurane use phased out

Anaesthetists consulted to reduce use of general anaesthetics and joined GHASP

Green Theatre Checklist standards applied

N20 storage and distribution reviewed and leakage reduction acted upon (e.g. move to bottles)

Anaesthetic gas capture and recycling implemented

Entonox cracking systems used for N2O

Standard pressurised metered dose inhalers phased out for low/non HFC alternatives

Assessment of accessibility to facilities by walking, cycling, and public transport and a strategy to enable and encourage easier access by these modes

Fleet vehicles replaced with with EV/biofuel/H2 alternatives where possible

Freight logistics reviewed to reduce empty backload trips

Cycle to work scheme and secure sheltered bicycle storage provided

Changing, washing, drying facilities provided for cyclists

Policy to prohibit business flights where there is a suitable train alternative

Flexible work patterns to enable staff travel without a car

Subsidised public transport passes

Onsite EV charging for staff, patients, and visitors

Digitisation - Patient visits to facilities reduced by digital/online options

Sustainability critieria is part of procurement decision making and tendering

Procurement environmental performance standards aligned with sector best practice

Increasing supplier requirements to provide life cycle environmental performance data

Single use items audited and reusable alternatives identified

Reusable options prioritised in procurement where available

Reviewing to ensure better use of single use items and prioritising recycled material items

Align with NHS 20:20:60 waste segregation strategy for clinical waste sent to incineration, alternative treatment, and offensive

Strategy to reallocate or trade items about to expire to prevent waste

Plant-based meals the default or widely available option in staff, patient, and visitor catering

Publicly declared board/executive commitment to ambitious decarbonisation targets covering scopes 1, 2, and 3

Executive lead for sustainability

Carbon reporting and climate impact/risk disclosure

Measurable climate change performance goals set as formal KPIs in executive remuneration

Improving sustainability performance an acknowledged part of management roles

Online resources for staff on how to reduce enviromental impact at work

Staff undertaking sustainability training courses

Sustainability champions in place at all facilities

Forum for sustainability and opportunities to change practice

Regular engagement in collaboration across the sector to share ideas, data, and experience

Additional Initiatives

Sustainable Healthcare
Research Report and Scorecard